Mustine

Synopsis

Podcast. This programme explains how the use of sulfur mustard, or mustard gas - a blister-causing agent used as a weapon during World War I - led to some of the earliest trials for anti-cancer drugs. [7 minutes]

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Year of release

2017

Subjects

Chemistry; Medical sciences

Keywords

chemical weapons; chemotherapy; World War 1; cancer research; cancer treatment

Online availability

URI

https://www.chemistryworld.com/podcasts/mustine/2500522.article

Price

free

Delivery

Streamed

Credits

Contributor

Michael Freemantle

Distributor

Name

Chemistry World

Email

http://www.rsc.org/locations-contacts/contact-us

Web

http://www.rsc.org/chemistryworld/ External site opens in new window

Phone

+44 (0) 1223 420066

Address

Thomas Graham House
Cambridge

Notes

The online journal of the Royal Society of Chemistry.